UK lawmakers vote in support of assisted dying
British lawmakers have voted to allow assisted dying, a move set to make the UK one of a small handful of countries to allow terminally ill people to end their lives.
Debate on legalising assisted dying begins in United Kingdom
British lawmakers started a historic debate Friday on a proposal to help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and Wales, an issue that has divided Parliament as well as the country at large.
U.K. backs assisted-dying law after emotional debate over end-of-life care
The bill, modeled after Oregon’s law, would apply to terminally ill patients and could usher in one of the most dramatic social changes Britain has seen in years.
British Lawmakers Give Initial Support to Assisted Dying Bill
Women hug each other during a demonstration in support of assisted dying outside the British parliament after lawmakers voted in favour of the assisted dying law, in London, Britain, November 29, 2024.
Pat McFadden to face Victoria Derbyshire questions after assisted dying vote
The shadow environment minister will also join Victoria to discuss how MPs voted in favour of a bill this week to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.
Transcript: Assisted dying — the vote
This is an audio transcript of the Political Fix podcast episode: ‘Assisted dying — the vote’ Lucy Fisher How big a shift will it be if the UK passes assisted dying? Laura Hughes It will be a historic moment in parliament and also in the country.
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